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States Street PlaygroundPickleball Venue in San Francisco, CA

4.8(119 coach reviews)
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2 coaches•From $128 per lesson
States Street Playground - Pickleball venue🏓San Francisco, CA

Outdoor pickleball court in San Francisco

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States Street Playground - Pickleball venue🏓San Francisco, CA
Courts
2
Setting
Outdoor
open-air
Parking
Available
Street parking only – no parking in the driveway or at the adjacent Randall Museum parking lot.

2 pickleball coaches at States Street Playground

Every coach below teaches at States Street Playground. Pick the one that fits your level - they handle the rest.

Francesco Avella profile
About Francesco

I’m certified to teach Pickleball and have taught at Paragon Pickleball, Lafayette Tennis Club, and Roundhill Country Club. With over 4,000 hours dedicated to the sport and a 5.4 DUPR rating from more than 250 matches recorded, I bring extensive experience and expertise to my coaching.

What students say...

"Francesco’s approach really resonates with me and his philosophy kind of sticks with you. I’d be interested in more of the same kind of lessons, I feel like there’s a lot more to learn and it’s been quite helpful so far.

Top Rated
92Score
Francesco
From$142per lesson

Francesco

Bio: I’m certified to teach Pickleball and have taught at Paragon Pickleball, Lafayette Tennis Club, and Roundhill Country Club. With over 4,000 hours dedicated to the sport and a 5.4 DUPR rating from more than 250 matches recorded, I bring extensive experience and expertise to my coaching.
4.8
298 Lessons given
4.8
Available
Next: Tomorrow, 8:00 AM
PPR Certified
Sponsored Athlete
💰$142 for weekly lessons
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Lisa Shaw profile
About Lisa

Note: most lessons will need to be booked a week out to ensure courts are available I'm a USTA 4.5 tennis player and a 4.0 PPR Certified Coach who has been playing pickleball for 5 years and teaching for the past three years. I've taught students who have never had a paddle in their hands, as well as students at the 3.5/4.0 pickleball level. I love teaching tennis players the differences in the game and the adjustments that need to be made.

What students say...

"Lisa is fantastic! I just wanted a few lessons to brush up on the fundamentals. Lisa quickly diagnosed exactly what I needed to focus on, and we made tremendous progress. Now I feel so much more confident on the pickleball court!

Top Rated
93Score
Lisa
From$128per lesson

Lisa

Bio: Note: most lessons will need to be booked a week out to ensure courts are available I'm a USTA 4.5 tennis player and a 4.0 PPR Certified Coach who has been playing pickleball for 5 years and teaching for the past three years. I've taught students who have never had a paddle in their hands, as well as students at the 3.5/4.0 pickleball level. I love teaching tennis players the differences in the game and the adjustments that need to be made.
5.0
73 Lessons given
5.0
Available
Next: Tomorrow, 8:00 AM
PPR Certified
💰$128 for weekly lessons
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About States Street Playground

States Street Playground offers 2 free outdoor pickleball courts on hard surface with non-permanent nets. Bring your own net and balls for open play in San Francisco's Noe Valley.

When to come
A steady-traffic venue. Lessons book up fastest on weekday evenings and weekend mornings.
Amenities
  • Parking: Street parking only – no parking in the driveway or at the adjacent Randall Museum parking lot.
  • Outdoor facility
  • Entrance: The entrance to States Street Playground is located on States Street, between Castro and Noe Streets, in the city of San Francisco.
Hours

Park open dawn to dusk; open play pickleball on first-come, first-served basis.

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Where you'll play

86 States St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA

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Lessons at States Street Playground, explained

Lessons at States Street Playground start at $128 per lesson. The exact price depends on the coach, the session length, and whether you book solo or split a group lesson with friends — and your first lesson is always free.

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Ready to play at States Street Playground?

Your first lesson is free. Pick from 2 pickleball coaches who teach here and book a time that works for you.

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Reviews for coaches at States Street Playground

4.8(119 coach reviews)
Edward H.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 18•Verified ✓
Francesco is an amazing coach. I’ve had unapproachable, strict coaches that ran their lessons with an iron fist. While they definitely made me a better player, I never walked away feeling good about myself and would leave liking the sport a little less. First things I noticed about Francesco was his friendly attitude, strong communication skills, and amazing hand-eye coordination. If you’re looking for a coach that you can talk to, knows how to teach, and has the skills to back it up, then Francesco should be your number one choice.
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Lily T.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Lisa was an absolutely phenomenal pickleball coach! Went through all the beginning skills and really took the time to make sure we had fun and learned all the steps. Really enjoyed her energy and she came so prepared with multiple types of paddles to try! Would absolutely come again with more friends, I would trust her to make each lesson a wonderful time. 10/10 can’t say enough kind things!
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Kelsey O.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Lisa is an awesome instructor with loads of knowledge. My partner and I are brand new to pickleball and not naturally gifted at hand-eye coordination sports, but Lisa was not deterred! Her enthusiasm is contagious. I have zero doubt our game improved and we will keep getting better with more lessons from Lisa.
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J D.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
I loved how fun, dynamic, and educational Francesco’s lesson was. You can tell he’s very passionate and knowledgeable about pickleball, which made the experience engaging and rewarding. If you’re interested in improving your game while having a great time, definitely give his lessons a try!
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Erin H.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 9•Verified ✓
We did the drills in the kitchen using half the court. The focus is on reacting quickly enough before we dive into individual technique. Francesco is a really energetic and knowledgeable coach. I like his philosophy of teaching and will definitely try another lesson!
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Annette F.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
Lisa is fantastic! I just wanted a few lessons to brush up on the fundamentals. Lisa quickly diagnosed exactly what I needed to focus on, and we made tremendous progress. Now I feel so much more confident on the pickleball court!
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Rachel H.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 4•Verified ✓
Lisa is a fabulous instructor. She knows so much about the game, and is incredibly patient and supportive with beginners like me. Highly recommend reaching out to Lisa if you are a beginner or want to up your pickleball game!
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Michael A.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 6•Verified ✓
Francesco’s approach really resonates with me and his philosophy kind of sticks with you. I’d be interested in more of the same kind of lessons, I feel like there’s a lot more to learn and it’s been quite helpful so far.
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Eric E.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 20•Verified ✓
Lisa was a perfect coach for my wife and I as beginners. Friendly, clear and patient. We are very happy we chose Lisa to help us learn the game.
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Jessica J.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 19•Verified ✓
He was very sweet and patient when teaching. The first lesson went very smoothly, and he made it very fun!
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Lucas K.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
I learned so much in the first lesson! I am so looking forward to working with him again.
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Peggy M.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 2•Verified ✓
It was a great lesson! I have nothing but things to say. I learned do much in one hour!
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Tracy S.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Francesco is fantastic! A great coach and makes it a lot of fun.
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Jennifer R.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 6•Verified ✓
Best teacher I have ever had, I’m all in
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Tracy S.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
The best. Highly recommend.
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Brandi S.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Great lesson. So much fun!
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Aaron P.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
I just wish I was told that my teacher could only teach this one lesson and is now done, since I bought a 3-pack.
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